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All vehicles and large trucks in South Korea will be required to have advanced emergency braking (AEB) and lane departure warning systems as standard, according to a report by news agency Yonhap.

South Korea to introduce mandatory requirement for AEB

Roadside evidential breath tests planned for UK

Roadside evidential breath tests planned for UK

Police chief calls for stricter speeding punishments

Police chief calls for stricter speeding punishments

New report calls for lower BAC levels in United States

New report calls for lower BAC levels in United States

£1bn to tackle country road crashes in Victoria, Australia

£1bn to tackle country road crashes in Victoria, Australia

Driver Code of Conduct

Super Bowl fans urged to designate a sober driver

Super Bowl fans urged to designate a sober driver

$8.5 million invested in safety of vulnerable road users in Queensland

$8.5 million invested in safety of vulnerable road users in Queensland

Carmakers challenged to “follow Volvo’s lead”

Carmakers challenged to “follow Volvo’s lead”

UK government proposes online collision reporting

UK government proposes online collision reporting

NHTSA increases efforts to tackle drugged driving

NHTSA increases efforts to tackle drugged driving

American drivers are warming towards self-driving vehicles, according to a new study from AAA.

Millennials are most trusting of self-driving cars

New technology that could help people seriously injured in road traffic collisions to live independently is being trialed in Victoria, Australia.

Technology to support road traffic victims trialed in Australia

Fewer deaths on South African roads over festive period

Fewer deaths on South African roads over festive period

Hawaii named worst U.S. state to drive in

Hawaii named worst U.S. state to drive in

New report rates every U.S. state’s drunk driving laws

New report rates every U.S. state’s drunk driving laws

NSW Government invests $1.6 million in testing vehicle safety technologies

NSW Government invests $1.6 million in testing vehicle safety technologies

Safe India campaign highlights danger of driver selfies

Safe India campaign highlights danger of driver selfies

All Australian states failing to meet road fatality reduction targets

All Australian states failing to meet road fatality reduction targets

The UK Department for Transport’s THINK! campaign is warning drivers of the dangers of country roads and encouraging people to slow down by braking before bends, not on them.

Drivers urged to slow down before the bend on country roads

A new web-based distracted driving “E-hub” has been launched by the Canadian Coalition on Distracted Driving (CCDD).

New distracted driving hub launched in Canada

Two service stations in the Zhejiang Province area of China have installed women-only parking spaces, sparking a debate on social media.

Women-only parking spaces in China spark debate

The New South Wales (NSW) Government and the Australian Trucking Association (ATA) have announced they will work together on a plan to improve truck safety

NSW Government and Australian Trucking industry partner to improve truck safety

Police forces across England and Wales are increasing their focus on drivers who use their phones behind the wheel this week.

UK police clamp down on distracted driving

Record number of lives lost in 2016 to accidents

Record number of lives lost in 2016 to accidents

First MoT test to remain at three years

First MoT test to remain at three years

Survey: More than one-third of fleets do not monitor driver distraction

Survey: More than one-third of fleets do not monitor driver distraction

Survey: 56% of Delhi-NCR taxi drivers drink and drive

Survey: 56% of Delhi-NCR taxi drivers drink and drive

Highways England launches new design principles to inform future road schemes

Highways England launches new design principles to inform future road schemes

Maruti Suzuki partners with Delhi Police to make roads safer

Maruti Suzuki partners with Delhi Police to make roads safer

Report recommends “Safe System” approach to reduce road deaths

Report recommends “Safe System” approach to reduce road deaths

Ford issues critical safety warning

Ford issues critical safety warning

USDOT launches two pilot programs to improve traffic safety

USDOT launches two pilot programs to improve traffic safety

Report: Young drivers need to learn how to deal with vulnerable road users

Report: Young drivers need to learn how to deal with vulnerable...

France to reduce highway speed limit

France to reduce highway speed limit

Euro NCAP names “Best in Class” cars of 2017

Euro NCAP names “Best in Class” cars of 2017

NZ ad campaign challenges drivers’ “right” to speed

NZ ad campaign challenges drivers’ “right” to speed

Tata Steel inaugurates Indian Road Safety Week

Tata Steel inaugurates Indian Road Safety Week

Nissan reveals vehicles that interpret signals from drivers’ brains

Nissan reveals vehicles that interpret signals from drivers’ brains

AA South Africa warns drivers not to leave children or pets in vehicles

AA South Africa warns drivers not to leave children or pets...

Australian medics call for tougher penalties for drivers using phones

Australian medics call for tougher penalties for drivers using phones

Delhi working on QR codes system for autorickshaw and cab safety

Delhi working on QR codes system for autorickshaw and cab safety

MoU between India and Transport for London approved

MoU between India and Transport for London approved

NSW drivers urged to make road safety their New Year’s resolution

NSW drivers urged to make road safety their New Year’s resolution

AAA: Australia’s old vehicle fleet costing lives and money

AAA: Australia’s old vehicle fleet costing lives and money

Manufacturers make progress on including AEB on all vehicles

Manufacturers make progress on including AEB on all vehicles

Western Australia introduces new “Slow Down, Move Over” law

Western Australia introduces new “Slow Down, Move Over” law

2017 sees reduction in lives lost on Victorian roads

2017 sees reduction in lives lost on Victorian roads

Canadians say texting and driving is getting worse

Canadians say texting and driving is getting worse

Merry Christmas and best wishes for a safe New Year

Merry Christmas and best wishes for a safe New Year

New South Wales motorists urged to stop it... or cop it

New South Wales motorists urged to stop it… or cop it

Do you know the risks? Take our teen driver safety quiz

New fact sheet serves as “early warning” for drinking and driving in Canada

New fact sheet serves as “early warning” for drinking and driving...

Americans traveling in record numbers this Christmas

Americans traveling in record numbers this Christmas

Road safety booklets are aimed at drivers visiting Western Australia

Road safety booklets are aimed at drivers visiting Western Australia

South Africans call for unroadworthy vehicles to be removed from roads

South Africans call for unroadworthy vehicles to be removed from roads

Almost £200 million to be spent on UK road repairs

Almost £200 million to be spent on UK road repairs

New TV ad and virtual reality experience accompanies Christmas campaign

New TV ad and virtual reality experience accompanies Christmas campaign

Victoria Police launch “Operation Roadwise”

Victoria Police launch “Operation Roadwise”

Thatcham unveils 10 safest cars of the year

Thatcham unveils 10 safest cars of the year

Euro NCAP has ended its busiest-ever year with new safety ratings for 15 more car models, including its first ever zero-star rating.

Euro NCAP releases 15 results, including first ever zero-star rating

Wisconsin launches crackdown on impaired drivers

Wisconsin launches crackdown on impaired drivers

Researchers link a full moon with fatal motorcycle crashes

Researchers link a full moon with fatal motorcycle crashes

Online road maintenance information now available to Country Victorians

Online road maintenance information now available to Country Victorians

Funding extends Australia’s ‘Keys2drive’ program

Funding extends Australia’s ‘Keys2drive’ program

ANCAP releases SUV crash test results

ANCAP releases SUV crash test results

Social media users and texting drivers among biggest worries for motorists

Social media users and texting drivers among biggest worries for motorists

Change of behaviour needed on South African roads, says AA

Change of behaviour needed on South African roads, says AA

THINK! Christmas drink drive campaign encourages friends to save lives

THINK! Christmas drink drive campaign encourages friends to save lives

Older drivers are failing to take advantage of vehicle safety adaptations

Older drivers are failing to take advantage of vehicle safety adaptations

TxDOT warns one in four Christmas crash fatalities involve drunk drivers

TxDOT warns one in four Christmas crash fatalities involve drunk drivers

Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross achieves maximum ANCAP safety rating

Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross achieves maximum ANCAP safety rating

Drivers in Victoria, Australia, are being urged to keep each other safe on our roads this festive season as the Andrews Labor Government and the Transport Accident Commission (TAC) launch a pre-Christmas appeal to drivers.

Victorian drivers urged to “Be Present” this Christmas

Despite 43% of British Columbia (B.C.) drivers experiencing a winter driving incident last year, the majority (63%) have no plans to do more to prepare this year, according to the British Columbia Automobile Association’s (BCAA) annual Winter Driving Survey.

Survey finds motorists are set to repeat last year’s winter driving...

Volvo wins four awards at Car Tech Awards

Volvo wins four awards at Car Tech Awards

Santa helps NZ Police and NZ Transport Agency deliver road safety message

Santa helps NZ Police and NZ Transport Agency deliver road safety...

Research paper estimates drivers playing Pokémon GO cost the economy billions

Research paper estimates drivers playing Pokémon GO cost the economy billions

Maruti Suzuki India unveils social media seat belt campaign

Maruti Suzuki India unveils social media seat belt campaign

New mid-sized SUV, the BMW X3, has entered the Australian and New Zealand markets with a 5-star safety rating from the Australasian New Car Assessment Program (ANCAP).

BMW X3 enters Australasian market with 5-star safety rating

Football and rugby stars are fronting Coca-Cola HBC Ireland and Northern Ireland’s 2017 Designated Driver campaign in Ireland. The aim of the campaign is to encourage people to give the “Gift of a Lift” to friends and loved-ones this Christmas, by staying sober on nights out to ensure they get home safely. It is fronted by 2017 all-Ireland football and hurling finalists and rivals, Dublin’s Paul Flynn; Mayo’s Aidan O’Shea; Galway’s Gearoid McInerney, and Waterford’s Austin Gleeson, as well as Ulster and Ireland rugby star Craig Gilroy.

Coca-Cola launches “Designated Driver” free drink campaign in Ireland

AAA is warning drivers that improperly secured Christmas trees can cause damage to vehicles such as scratched paint, torn door seals and distorted window frames, potentially costing up to $1,500 to repair.

AAA issues warning to drivers transporting Christmas trees

VicRoads wants to hear from Victoria’s 198,000-strong motorcycling community on ways to enhance safety on Victorian roads. Riders and enthusiasts can help steer the future direction of the Motorcycle Safety Levy program, by participating in the 2017 Motorcycle Safety Survey.

Motorcyclists in Victoria, Australia, urged to have their say on road...

The Hyundai Motor India Ltd “#BeTheBetterGuy” film draws attention to road safety issues including underage driving, drinking and driving, using a mobile phone while driving, speeding and violating traffic signals.

Hyundai India releases #BeTheBetterGuy road safety film

The new THINK! campaign will help schools and teachers highlight the dangers of the road and encourage best practice for children. The resources include lesson plans, two new films co-created with school children and a song in a bid to make teaching road safety lessons easier and more accessible.

THINK! releases new child road safety resources for schools 

IIHS releases booster seat test results

IIHS releases booster seat test results

Record number of older drivers on U.S. roads

Record number of older drivers on U.S. roads

eDriving has announced that it is partnering with CEPA International to distribute the flagship MentorSM for Business app across Mexico, Central and South America.

eDriving announces partnership with CEPA International to distribute Mentor

Motorcycle crashes more costly than car crashes, researchers find

Motorcycle crashes more costly than car crashes, researchers find

New Toyota Camry achieves 5-star ANCAP rating

New Toyota Camry achieves 5-star ANCAP rating

New road assessment programme launched for India

New road assessment programme launched for India

£200 million needed to tackle high risk roads in UK

£200 million needed to tackle high risk roads in UK

Second Drivers’ Training Facility opens in Pakistan

Second Drivers’ Training Facility opens in Pakistan

New Zealand road toll for 2017 surpasses 2016 total

New Zealand road toll for 2017 surpasses 2016 total

Global NCAP and AA South Africa launch #SaferCarsforAfrica

Global NCAP and AA South Africa launch #SaferCarsforAfrica

Virginia sees 11% increase in traffic fatalities

Virginia sees 11% increase in traffic fatalities

Volvo XC60 named best all-round performer of 2017 by Euro NCAP

Volvo XC60 named best all-round performer of 2017 by Euro NCAP

Millions of Americans – almost 51 million, to be exact – are expected to hit the road this Thanksgiving holiday weekend. A little planning ahead can make all the difference, so here are eight top tips for a safe and enjoyable Thanksgiving journey.

8 safe driving tips for Thanksgiving travel

U.S. DOT: Don’t drink and drive this Thanksgiving Eve

U.S. DOT: Don’t drink and drive this Thanksgiving Eve

New campaign calls for images of car crashes on road signs

New campaign calls for images of car crashes on road signs

Highest travel volume in 12 years expected this Thanksgiving

Highest travel volume in 12 years expected this Thanksgiving

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